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No financial protection policy for over half of the UK’s working parents
28 Jun 2024Recent research from MetLife UK has revealed that over half (52 per cent) of working parents have no form of financial protection. This means should they find themselves needing to take time off work to look after their unwell child
Do you feel more financially confident? New research suggests UK has turned a corner
28 Jun 2024The UK’s consumer confidence grew again in May, with people continuing to see a brighter future for their finances. This is according to the Consumer Confidence Index from researchers GfK. They saw a two-point increase from April to May regarding
To fix or not to fix – ISA strategies for the new tax year
28 Jun 2024With the start of the next tax year a recent memory, many of us will be looking to find the best ISA deal to make the most of the new year’s £20,000 allowance. New rules mean that you can now
The British ISA – What does it offer to savers?
28 Mar 2024Jeremy Hunt unveiled a novel British Individual Savings Account (ISA) in his spring Budget statement that aims to invigorate investment in the United Kingdom. What is the new British ISA? The British ISA introduces an additional £5,000 tax-free allowance for
Could inflation hit 2% by April – Latest forecasts suggest further falls ahead
28 Mar 2024In a promising development for the UK economy, analysts from Bloomberg Economics and the National Institute for Economic and Social Research have forecasted that the inflation rate could fall below two per cent by April – for the first time
Your pension and the Spring Budget
28 Mar 2024The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has outlined a series of pension reforms and initiatives aimed at bolstering investment in the UK and refining the pension landscape in this latest Budget. These reforms include exploring a ‘pot for life’ model and enhancing
Spring Budget Summary 2024
6 Mar 2024The latest Budget was an important speech for the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, and his Government, as he laid out key measures likely to affect his party’s success at the ballot box later this year. Although a date for the next
How to avoid cash flow crises in your daily lives with the right wealth strategy
29 Feb 2024Cash flow as a concept is more commonly used in the world of business, but having a steady flow of income and outgoings in your personal life is just as essential. Understanding and managing your cash flow is important for
Why channelling your NI cut into your pension may be a smart move
29 Feb 2024The recent cut in National Insurance (NI) contributions presents millions of UK workers with a golden opportunity to boost their retirement savings. The drop from 12 per cent to 10 per cent in the main rate of NI contributions means
Navigating the financial landscape in 2024: Understanding the outlook for interest rates and inflation
29 Feb 2024As we progress through 2024, the financial landscape continues to evolve, marked by recent fluctuations in the UK’s inflation rate. In December, inflation rose to four per cent, up from 3.9 per cent in November. This increase is attributed to